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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is updating a previous directive concerning Rolls-Royce Deutschland Model Trent 1000 engines to include more restrictive maintenance tasks and limits for certain parts. This action is in response to revised guidelines from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which aim to prevent engine failures that could lead to the loss of airplane control. The new rule goes into effect on January 6, 2025, and affects two engines registered in the U.S. with specific requirements for adjusting the maintenance programs within 30 days. The rule allows for necessary safety adjustments while not significantly impacting small entities or intrastate aviation.

The FAA has issued a new Airworthiness Directive (AD) that updates previous requirements for Rolls-Royce Trent7000-72 and Trent7000-72C engines. This rule comes after the manufacturer updated its maintenance manual to include stricter inspection tasks and time limits for engine parts that have a limited lifespan. The goal of the directive is to prevent engine failures that could potentially lead to loss of aircraft control. Compliance with this AD will become mandatory starting April 17, 2025.